Hotel Yak & Yeti - Kathmandu
27.711589, 85.319921Overview
5-star heritage hotel in central Kathmandu, built around a restored 19th-century Rana palace
Heritage & Architecture
Opened on September 27, 1977, as Nepal's first five-star hotel, Hotel Yak & Yeti sits on Durbar Marg in central Kathmandu. The property incorporates the restored Lal Durbar Convention Center, a palace built in 1890 by Prime Minister Bir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana that combines European, Persian, and Nepali architectural styles. Guests can see a traditional aakhi jhyal carved window at the reception and a gazebo created by contemporary artist Tsherin Sherpa in the waiting area.
Rooms & Amenities
The hotel now offers 241 rooms and suites, each decorated with traditional Nepali woodwork and textiles. Rooms in the historic wing feature carved headboards and local artwork, while garden-view rooms overlook the property's pond and lawns. The on-site shopping arcade sells local crafts and souvenirs, and the garden area includes a pond with ducks and a Ganesha statue.
Dining & Entertainment
Yak and Yeti has two restaurants: The Spice Room serves traditional Indian and Nepali cuisine, while The Chimney offers European, Chinese, and Thai dishes in a setting with a large fireplace. The hotel bar serves cocktails, beers, and wines, and a live counter at breakfast provides made-to-order omelets. Themed dinner nights and happy hour are offered on select evenings, and there is a tennis court for guest use.
Wellness & Recreation
The spa at Hotel Yak & Yeti offers full-body massages, facials, body scrubs, and treatments such as couples massage and foot massage. The wellness center includes an outdoor swimming pool with poolside loungers, a fitness centre with cardio and free weights, a steam room, sauna, and hot tub. The spa facilities also include a fitness/spa locker room, spa lounge, and personal trainer services.
Business & Location
The Lal Durbar Convention Center can host meetings and weddings, and the hotel provides a business centre with fax and photocopying services. Hotel Yak & Yeti is located 4 miles from Tribhuvan International Airport, within walking distance of Thamel tourist hub and 15 minutes by taxi from Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple. The hotel offers airport shuttle, car hire, and tour desk services.
- Heritage: Former 1890 Rana palace with restored architecture
- Rooms: 241 rooms and suites with Nepali artwork and woodwork
- Dining: 2 restaurants-Spice Room (Indian) and The Chimney (European)
- Wellness: Spa with massages, outdoor pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi
- Recreation: Tennis court, fitness centre, themed dinner nights
- Proximity: 4 miles from airport, near Durbar Square and Thamel
- Services: Airport shuttle, car hire, business centre, tour desk
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King Size Bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
Facilities
Main facilities
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Tennis court
- Sports trainer
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room view
- Garden view
- City view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Hotel Yak & Yeti
| 💵 Lowest room price | 80 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 6.3 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Tribhuvan, KTM |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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